Shahbag blockade demanding justice for Samya's murder

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News Desk: Chhatra Dal leaders and activists have blockaded Shahbagh demanding justice for the murder of Dhaka University student and Chhatra Dal leader Shahriar Alam Samya. They blockaded Shahbagh at around 3:45 pm on Sunday (May 18).

Earlier, they also surrounded Shahbagh police station with a procession after a rally at the foot of Raju Statue around 12 noon.

At that time, the university's vice-chancellor and proctor were present at the rally at the foot of Raju Statue to express solidarity. At the rally, vice-chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan said, "I have come to express solidarity on behalf of the administration. A meeting was held with the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner on Saturday (May 17). The progress of the work was reported there. A meeting with the Home Affairs Advisor is scheduled to be held this afternoon."

He also said that the police arrested three accused within two to three hours of the incident. The remand process will start from today. An independent investigation committee has been formed by the administration. It is necessary to rise above political factions and stand together for justice.

At the rally, Samyar's brother alleged that attempts were being made to tarnish Samyar's character on social media for political gain. Condemning this, the VC said that while ensuring justice, no innocent person should be framed.